rocket scientist
Americannoun
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a specialist in rocketry.
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an exemplar of keen intelligence, especially mathematical ability.
Example Sentences
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what those values might be.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The league has even employed pilots, air traffic controllers, and a rocket scientist.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
Also on board were Bezos's fiancée Lauren Sánchez, TV presenter Gayle King, former Nasa rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025
“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know,” James said when asked about the potential impact.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024
Korolev, the Soviet Union’s top rocket scientist, watched his creation roll out—a 112-foot-long rocket on its side, strapped to the platform of a flat train car.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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